THE KABBALAH OF TIME:
Kahane and Wainer explain that the calendar is the master key to unlock the hidden rationale behind the formal structure of ancient sacred texts, as well as to understand basic mystical concepts. When comprehended within the context of the Jewish calendar, these works reveal the spiritual energy of each week, serving as a practical guide for self-analysis and development.

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Week 48 (Book 4b): Heber and To Be Connected

SONG OF SONGS: 10. I am a wall,
and my breasts are like towers, then I was in his eyes as one who finds peace.

70 SOULS THAT DESCENDED TO
EGYPT: Heber and Naftali

TALMUD SHEVUOTH: Daf 48 –
New Moon

BOOK OF JEREMIAH: Chapter 48

Week 48 in the Jewish calendar is the second week of Elul.
The zodiac sign for this month is virgo. The verse of Shir HaShirim for this
week continues to speak of the Jewish people as a young virgin/bride. She
promises to stand strong against any who try to seduce her, and because of this
she finds peace with her Husband.

Of the seventy souls of the Jewish people that descended to
Egypt, the forty-eighth mentioned is Heber. Heber means friend, connection –
perhaps a reference to the strong bond we have with G-d during this month,
which stands for “Ani LeDodi veDodi Li,” “I am for my Beloved and my Beloved is
for me.” Heber is also the name of the husband of another incredibly important
Biblical female figure: Yael.

This week is also connected with Naftali. Of all the
children of Jacob, it is only Naftali that is associated with a female animal because
the prophetess Deborah comes from this tribe (Rashi). Naftali is described by
Jacob as an Ayalah Shluchah (a swift gazelle, similar to the name Yael, which
means “mountain goat”). Naftali also comes from the word for “sweetness,” also
associated with the Divine closeness we experience during this month.

Daf Mem Cheit (Folio 48) of Shvuot discusses contradicting
testimonies about the new moon and about whether money was given. It also
discusses swearing of orphans, comparing it to that of a woman that swears in
order to receive the rest of her ketubah that was already partially paid.
Finally, the daf discusses overturning a final ruling and swearing about
uncertain claims. Again, the theme Teshuvah and renewal (“New Moon,”
overturning final rulings) is quite prevalent, as well as the female theme
connected to Elul.

Chapter 48 of the Book of Jeremiah contains a similar theme
to the above. The chapter speaks of the downfall of Moab. As mentioned last
week, each gentile nation is associated with a specific impurity. (Likutei
Moharan Torah Kuf Alef, Lesson 101)

Rebbe Yisrael Taub and his son, Shaul Yedidya Elazer Taub, the First and Second Rebbes of Modzitz

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The date also marks the yahrzeit of emmissaries Gavriel Noach and Rivky Holzberg, who died "Al Kidush Hashem" (sanctifying G-d's Holy Name), as well as the Rebbe's miraculous recovery from a massive heart attack.

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Burial Place of the Mitteler Rebbe, Rabbi Dovber of Lubavitch

His yahrzeit (and birthday) is on Tuesday, the 9th of Kislev. The following day, the 10th of Kislev, is celebrated as the day of his personal redemption.